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Extrusion Machine Setter / Operator
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 32,000 - 34,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands (County)
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Job Title:
Extrusion Machine Setter / Operator
Reporting To:
Shift Leader
Key Interfaces:
Quality Control, Packers, Maintenance, Warehouse, Production Planning
Purpose of the Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for setting, operating, monitoring, and maintaining uPVC manufacturing machinery to produce high-quality sections in line with production schedules and quality standards.
This role requires ownership of machine performance, product quality, and safe working practices, while contributing to operational efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities may evolve in line with business and operational requirements.
Key Responsibilities
* Manufacture uPVC sections in line with production plans, specifications, and health & safety standards
* Take ownership of machine performance, output quality, and downtime reduction
* Support continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and team development
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Machine Setting, Operation & Production Control
* Prepare tooling, materials, and equipment in line with production requirements
* Set up, change over, and optimise machinery using approved settings and technical documentation
* Achieve production targets while minimising waste and downtime
* Communicate any risks to production schedules
Quality Control & Compliance
* Carry out in-process dimensional and visual checks
* Complete and record quality checks at defined intervals
* Perform ongoing verification of product quality
* Conduct end-of-line checks to ensure products meet specifications
* Identify and address quality issues or trends
* Escalate concerns where necessary
* Maintain accurate quality documentation
Troubleshooting, Maintenance & Continuous Improvement
* Diagnose and resolve machine and process issues
* Perform routine adjustments and basic preventative maintenance
* Support maintenance activities and breakdown resolution
* Identify opportunities for process improvement and waste reduction
* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and best practices
* Escalate complex or safety-critical faults appropriately
Training, Coaching & Team Support
* Provide on-the-job training and guidance to colleagues
* Support new starters with processes and safe working practices
* Promote teamwork, accountability, and continuous learning
* Act as a role model for safety, quality, and productivity
* Provide feedback on performance and training needs
Qualifications (Desirable)
* Forklift Truck Licence
* Manufacturing or engineering qualification
Skills, Knowledge & Attributes
* Experience as a Machine Setter/Operator in a manufacturing environment (uPVC extrusion preferred)
* Reliable, proactive, and flexible with a strong sense of accountabilityBefore You Apply
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